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Men's Shed Funding Available

Leader of The Nationals and Member for Murray Plains said grants of up to $60,000 are now available to construct a new men’s shed, redevelop an existing shed or co-locate a shed.

Mr Walsh said refurbishment grants of up to $30,000 are also available.

“Men’s Sheds play a very important role in our rural communities and are one of the most powerful tools we have in helping men to remain valued and valuable members of our community,” he said.

“Most Aussie men have learned from our culture that they don’t talk about feelings and emotions.

“It’s probably largely because of this that many men are prone to suffer more from isolation, loneliness and depression.

“Becoming a member of a Men’s Shed gives a man that safe and busy environment where he can connect with friends and maintain an active body and active mind in an atmosphere of old-fashioned mateship,” Mr Walsh said.

Applications for grants close on Friday 16 June 2017 and guidelines and application can be downloaded at